Atsay (1978): Cast
Atsay is a 1978 drama directed by Eddie Garcia, starring Nora Aunor as Nelia, Amy Austria and Bella Flores. It runs 2 hours 8 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 8m (128 min)
- Director
- Eddie Garcia
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Tagalog - Studio
- Ian Film Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Atsay About?
The premise of Atsay without spoilers.
Nelia leaves her impoverished hometown to work as a maid in the city. Viewed as lower‑class, she endures undeserved harsh treatment from her employer while laboring day and night to support her family's wishes, risking her health. In the city she also meets a lover who offers a chance at a better life.
Atsay Themes & Keywords
· 17 tags- f rated
- house maid
- part of duology
- first in duology
- employer
- manila philippines
- one word title
- perseverance
- love
- courage
- based on comic
- strip club
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- provincial
- prostitute
- household servant
- dancer
- based on novel
Atsay Cast & Characters
Nora Aunor leads the cast as Nelia, with Amy Austria as Linda and Bella Flores as Mrs. Aguila. Directed by Eddie Garcia; 25 actors are credited in all.
- Director Eddie Garcia
- Nora Aunor as Nelia
- Amy Austria as Linda
- Bella Flores as Mrs. Aguila
- Roldan Aquino as Village Casanova
Also Starring in Atsay
· 21 more- Armida Siguion-Reyna Mrs. Yulo
- Mely Tagasa Ditas
- Angie Ferro Mrs. Anton
- Mona Lisa Lola
- Bomber Moran Nonong
- Lillian Laing Mrs. Paking
- Ely Roque Bruno
- Renato Robles Mr. Yulo
- Ronald Corveau Pol
- Nenita Jana Yumi
- Boyet Mercado
- Roma Roces Anna
- Carlos De Leon
- Boy Alvarez
- Errol Gonzalez
- Brenda Gallardo
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More from Eddie Garcia
More films directed by Eddie Garcia: Abakada.. Ina, Immortal, Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig? and Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin.
Cars in Atsay
6 cars on screen, including the 1973 Chevrolet Nova and the 1976 Kawasaki KE 100 A.
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1973 Chevrolet Nova Important role -
1976 Kawasaki KE 100 A Minor role -
Suzuki B 100 P Minor role -
Toyota Corolla Minor role
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Atsay FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Atsay, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Atsay?
Atsay runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
When was Atsay released?
Atsay was released on December 25, 1978.
Who directed Atsay?
Atsay was directed by Eddie Garcia.
More films by Eddie Garcia Who is in the cast of Atsay?
Atsay stars Nora Aunor as Nelia, Amy Austria as Linda and Bella Flores as Mrs. Aguila, among 25 credited actors.
Does Atsay have a post-credit scene?
No. Atsay has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Atsay in?
The original language of Atsay is Tagalog.
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